Since Mary Health of the Sick Hospital opened in 1964, dedicated volunteers have played a vital role in helping the Servants of Mary care for the sick entrusted to them. Today, that altruistic tradition continues in a number of volunteer opportunities through a loving and caring partnership of professional staff, volunteer colleagues, and other community and corporate supporters.

Volunteer teams are comprised of various religious faiths, including Catholic, Jewish, and interdenominational believers. They come from Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County, including the surrounding cities of Agoura Hills, Westlake, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and Moorpark. In fact, Mary Health has one of the largest volunteer programs in Ventura County.

Every year, Mary Health volunteers dedicate literally thousands of hours to help our staff members. When translated into dollars, they represent a cost savings of $200,000 annually in human resource expense. More importantly, our volunteers offer services necessary to meet the diverse needs of our residents, assisting them in becoming self-sufficient and able to live the remaining days of their lives with love and dignity.

AS A VOLUNTEER IN THE HOSPITAL YOU CAN:

	visit one-on-one with residents in their rooms or common areas as assigned by the activity department;
	lead or assist with bingo, cards, crossword puzzles, games, exercise, sing-a-longs and other group activities;
	read mail and story books, help prepare arts and crafts classes, participate in the holiday boutique plus other special events;
	give tours to prospective residents and their families, as well as other visitors;
	provide leadership by serving on our Advisory Board of Directors;
	help in other ways that can make a real significant difference in the lives of our residents.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

If you are interested in volunteering, please click here and complete the application Registration Form. If you know of someone who has the desire to help support our volunteer programs, please call us at: (805) 498-3644. If you are unable to donate your time, please consider giving opportunities which will support Mary Health of Sick Hospital.

Mary Health would like to extend its sincerest thanks to all current and future volunteers.